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Show bytes added on diff pages
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On the mobile diff page, we show the bytes changed above the diff like so:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:MobileDiff/1177732218

To help us consolidate the 2 experiences, and avoid removing existing information {we should consider include the information in the desktop diff markup.

To begin with this can be hidden by default to avoid requiring a designer.

Screenshot 2023-09-29 at 3.53.56 PM.png (630×447 px, 62 KB)

TODO

  • In a new element between mw-diff-ntitle3 and mw-diff-ntitle2 we will output the bytes added/removed.
  • In all skins this will be hidden by default but appear in the HTML markup. Gadgets will be able to reveal this information if needed
  • In Minerva skin we will reveal this information.

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Jdlrobson created this task.Oct 4 2023, 6:08 PM
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JJMC89 removed a project: MW-1.41-notes (1.41.0-wmf.29; 2023-10-03).Oct 4 2023, 6:34 PM
Jdlrobson moved this task from Backlog to Remove mobile diff and history page on the Web-Team-Backlog (Needs Prioritization (Tech)) board.Oct 10 2023, 10:59 PM
Jdlrobson moved this task from Backlog to Diffs on the MobileFrontend (MobileFrontend Special Pages) board.Dec 13 2023, 9:58 PM
Jdlrobson triaged this task as Low priority.Dec 14 2023, 7:50 PM
Samwalton9-WMF closed this task as Declined.Dec 19 2023, 10:45 AM
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When we were investigating new designs for mobile diffs we concluded that this information wasn't useful on the diff page. It serves a purpose on page histories, helping editors understand which edits added or removed small/large amounts of content, but once you're on the diff it's clear what has happened in an edit. Additionally, new users are confused by it - assuming that it might be some kind of score or judgement on how good the edit is. As such, declining this task.

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